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Population & Demographics

ZIP Code 90240 has 26,495 residents and 7,861 households (average 3.36 persons per household). The median age is 38.4 years, about the same as the state (37.5) and about the same as the nation (38.8). The gender split is 48.7% male and 51.3% female, which is about the same as the state male share (49.4%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are Hispanic or Latino (73.9%) and Other / Two or More Races (36.5%, much higher than the state average of 21.2% and well above the national average of 8.4%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 73.9%, which is much higher than the national average (18.7%), and Other / Two or More Races share is much higher than both the state (21.2%) and national averages (8.4%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2020 Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC) and U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.

2020 Population:	26,495Source: Census DHC
2024 ACS Population Estimate:	24,853Source: Census ACS
2026 ZC Population Estimate:	26,977Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:	8,805.3 people per sq mile
Average Income:	$101,904Source: Census ACS

Households:	7,861Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:	$815,600Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:	3.36Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:	3.36Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)

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Group	2010	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023	2024
Census ACS Population Estimate	--	25,398	25,258	25,411	26,287	26,655	26,426	26,339	26,205	26,413	26,801	26,590	26,026	25,326	24,853
Decennial Census	25,876	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	26,495	--	--	--	--

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP05. DEMOGRAPHIC AND HOUSING ESTIMATES

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)

Median Age: 38.4

Male Median Age: 37

Female Median Age: 39.6

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Group	< 5	5-9	10-14	15-19	20-24	25-29	30-34	35-39	40-44	45-49	50-54	55-59	60-64	65-69	70-74	75-79	80-84	85+
Male	675	806	940	953	1,019	896	846	774	873	1,005	853	800	724	592	477	286	204	172
Female	644	766	918	878	944	928	899	898	966	1,070	916	844	792	699	527	379	252	280
Total	1,319	1,572	1,858	1,831	1,963	1,824	1,745	1,672	1,839	2,075	1,769	1,644	1,516	1,291	1,004	665	456	452

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

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Population by Race

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White:	6,659	16.99%
Black:	644	1.64%
Hispanic:*	19,592	50.00%
Asian:	2,135	5.45%
American Indian:	440	1.12%
Hawaiian:	37	0.09%
Other:	9,678	24.70%
Total:	39,185	100%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

* NOTE: Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. This means individuals who identify as Hispanic will also be included in one of the race categories (such as White or Black). As a result, the totals shown here may exceed 100% when Hispanic is displayed alongside racial groups.

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Gender Breakdown

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Gender	Count	%	Median Age
Males:	12,895	48.67%	37.0 years
Females:	13,600	51.33%	39.6 years
Total:	26,495	100%	38.4 years

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship

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Native, born in the United States:	16,882	67.93%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:	247	0.99%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:	5,182	20.85%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:	2,542	31.08%
Total Population:	24,853	100%
Total Native Population:	17,129	68.92%
Total Foreign-born Population:	7,724	31.08%

Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Note: Nativity and Citizenship derived from American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Total Population listed here will not match official ZIP Code population totals, which are based on the Decennial Census.

Income & Employment

In 2024, the Median household income is $101,904, which is much higher than the national median ($80,734), is up $32,872 (47.6%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $15,521. Family households earn a median of $109,941 versus $51,696 for nonfamily households (a difference of $58,245). By gender, male median income is $74,671 and female is $56,650, which is slightly above the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $18,021 that has widened from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 69.7%, which is notably higher than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 5.9%, which is a bit above the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (38.0%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02, DP03, DP04 and DP05.

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)

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Income Type	2011	2012	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023	2024
Median Household Income	$69,032	$72,705	$72,777	$71,939	$76,907	$76,748	$81,205	$82,722	$86,383	$87,107	$91,518	$99,874	$108,860	$101,904
Median Family Income	$74,364	$74,768	$76,024	$77,176	$82,235	$80,862	$84,152	$84,173	$89,077	$87,572	$94,615	$105,861	$112,937	$109,941
Median NonFamily Income	$42,952	$43,598	$46,477	$46,091	$46,767	$46,302	$49,569	$45,754	$48,456	$49,912	$41,008	$55,577	$58,125	$51,696
Median Male Income	$44,848	$42,470	$44,974	$43,945	$45,085	$47,315	$51,575	$52,564	$54,420	$56,743	$60,294	$65,000	$72,127	$74,671
Median Female Income	$38,620	$38,542	$39,375	$42,292	$44,117	$46,094	$46,179	$48,151	$47,930	$43,169	$46,649	$49,857	$52,993	$56,650

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income

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Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

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Employment Status

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Employed:	13,160	65.55%
Unemployed:	826	4.11%
Not In Labor Force:	6,089	30.33%
Total:	20,075	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)

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Management, business, science, and arts:	4,996	37.96%
Service:	2,198	16.70%
Sales and Office:	2,779	21.12%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:	1,049	7.97%
Production, transportation, and material moving:	2,138	16.25%
Total Civilian Employed Population:	13,160	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Housing & Affordability

In 2024, the median home value is $815,600, which is markedly greater than the national median ($332,700), is up $304,900 (59.70%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $203,200. The median gross rent is $1,926, which is far above the national median ($1,413), is up $753 (64.19%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $379. Of occupied housing, owners make up 64.91% (70.79% with a mortgage, 29.21% free-and-clear) and renters 35.09% - making this ZIP Code higher than national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 3.54%, which is far lower than the national rate (10.12%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Table DP03, SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Median Home Value (Comparison)

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Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Home Value Over Time

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023	2024
Median Home Value	$510,700	$460,900	$438,400	$441,700	$461,900	$487,800	$530,800	$577,500	$612,400	$623,100	$646,900	$710,700	$764,200	$815,600

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid

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Less than $500:	82	3.01%
$500 to $999:	13	0.48%
$1,000 to $1,499:	331	12.13%
$1,500 to $1,999:	1,048	38.42%
$2,000 to $2,499:	526	19.28%
$2,500 to $2,999:	392	14.37%
$3,000 or more:	246	9.02%
No Rent:	90	3.30%
Total:	2,728	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Gross Rent Over Time

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023	2024
Median Rent	$1,173	$1,227	$1,307	$1,351	$1,371	$1,444	$1,469	$1,470	$1,547	$1,639	$1,730	$1,913	$1,966	$1,926

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy

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Owner Occupied (with mortgage):	3,573	45.95%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):	1,474	18.96%
Renter Occupied:	2,728	35.09%
Total Occupied Housing Units:	7,775	100%

Occupied Housing Units:	7,775	96.46%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):	285	3.54%
Total Housing Units:	8,060	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Type (Single-Family, Multi-Family, Other)

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Single-Family Units:	5,965	74.01%
Multi-Family Units:	2,076	25.76%
Other Units:	19	0.24%
Total Housing Units:	8,060	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community

In 2024, 29.30% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far lower than the national rate (35.70%). High school or higher is 84.90%, which is falls below the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 6.40%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.40%). The share of people in poverty is 7.70%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.80%), up 0.30 percentage points since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 1.70 percentage points. Poverty has been broadly stable, which may reflect structural barriers or offsetting gains and setbacks. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (35.08%). College enrollment is 30.28%, which is comparable to the national rate (26.70%), meaning the community mirrors broader higher-education participation.

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02 and DP03.

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)

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Less than 9th grade:	1,735	10.13%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:	856	5.00%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):	4,032	23.54%
Some college, no degree:	3,898	22.76%
Associate's degree:	1,582	9.24%
Bachelor's degree:	2,987	17.44%
Graduate or professional degree:	2,038	11.90%
Total:	17,128	100%
High school or higher:	14,537	84.87%
Bachelor's degree or higher:	5,025	29.34%

Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

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Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)

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Private Insurance:	16,649	61.95%
Public Insurance:	8,636	32.13%
No Insurance:	1,592	5.92%
Total:	26,877	100%
Has Health Insurance:	25,285	94.08%

Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2024)

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023	2024
% of People in Poverty	6.3%	5.2%	5.7%	5.1%	4.0%	4.5%	5.4%	5.7%	4.9%	5.2%	6.4%	7.8%	6.6%	7.7%

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)

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Nursery School, Preschool:	291	4.36%
Kindergarten:	503	7.54%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):	2,339	35.08%
High school (grades 9-12):	1,515	22.72%
College or graduate school:	2,019	30.28%
Total:	6,667	100%
Early Childhood:	794	11.91%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):	4,357	65.35%

Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

City:	Downey, California
County:	Los Angeles County
Timezone:	Pacific (GMT -08:00)
Local Time:	9:33:15 AM
Population:	26,495 [See All]
Area Code:	562
Classification:	Standard [Normal Street Delivery]
Coordinates:	33.9559, -118.1189
Land Area:	3.009 sq mi
Quick Link:	https://www.zip-codes.com/zip-code/90240/zip-code-90240.asp

# Residential Mailboxes:	8,029Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:	818Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:	9,092Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:	5,835Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:	2,002Source: USPS

# of Businesses:	610Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:	$44,886,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:	$193,981,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:	5,318Source: CBP

CBSA Name:	Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CASource: Census
CBSA Number:	31080Source: Census
CBSA Type:	MetroSource: Census
CBSA Division:	Los Angeles-Long Beach-Glendale, CA (CBSA Div 31084)Source: Census
CBSA Population:	0Source: Census
MSA:	Los Angeles-Riverside-Orange County, CASource: Census
Land Area:	3.009 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:	0.07 sq miSource: Census

Congressional District:	38,42Source: USPS
Congressional Land Area:	101.46, 935.96 sq miSource: Census
PMSA:	Los Angeles-Long Beach, CA PMSASource: Census
Intro Date:	< 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:	0619766Source: Census
Place Name:	Downey city; CaliforniaSource: Census

ZIP Code 90240 in Downey, CA

Population & Demographics

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)

Population by Race

Gender Breakdown

Nativity & Citizenship

Income & Employment

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)

Average Household Income

Employment Status

Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)

Housing & Affordability

Median Home Value (Comparison)

Median Home Value Over Time

Gross Rent Paid

Median Gross Rent Over Time

Housing Occupancy

Housing Type (Single-Family, Multi-Family, Other)

Education, Health & Community

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)

Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2024)

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)

Business & Employment Statistics

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes

Schools in ZIP Code 90240

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 90240

Sources & References